Kitchen Fire Suppression Technician Field Operator

N8 Fire & Safety; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

N8 Fire & Safety is seeking a battle-tested Kitchen Systems Technician to hit the ground running across commercial kitchens in the San Antonio area. You will install, inspect, and maintain fire suppression systems with precision, ensure NFPA 17A and 96 compliance, and troubleshoot on-site to keep kitchens running at peak performance.

You must hold active licensing for kitchen fire suppression, bring hands-on experience with Ansul and CaptiveAire, and exhibit a relentless work ethic.

Qualifications

• Active licensing for kitchen fire suppression systems is required.
• Hands-on experience servicing, inspecting, and installing Ansul and CaptiveAire.
• Unmatched work ethic; able to deliver results.
• Field-oriented, thrives in commercial kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Be the tip of the spear for kitchen fire suppression operations in your area.
• Install, inspect, and maintain commercial kitchen fire suppression systems.
• Ensure NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 compliance on every job.
• On-site troubleshooting to quickly restore systems.
• Represent the high-quality standard of N8 Fire & Safety with every client interaction.

Skills

Kitchen fire suppression

Field operations

Problem solving

Strong work ethic

Tools

Ansul

CaptiveAire

Job description

The Frontline Calls Let’s cut to the chase: we aren’t looking to hold anyone’s hand, and we aren’t looking for another manager who wants to ride a desk. We need a battle-tested, fully capable Kitchen Systems Technician who is ready to hit the ground running. If you are comfortable doing the bare minimum and just collecting a paycheck, keep scrolling. At N8 Fire & Safety, we operate with a relentless, all-hustle, work-hard-play-hard mentality. We are executing at a high level, and we need a field operator who can seamlessly integrate into our ranks, turn wrenches, and deliver absolute excellence in commercial kitchens across the area. This isn't a training camp. This is for the proven technician who wants to lock in with a company that actually kicks ass, values elite work, and rewards the grind.

Responsibilities

• The Mission (Your Area of Operations) You will be the tip of the spear for our kitchen fire suppression operations, executing with precision in fast-paced environments.
• Execute the Mission: Perform seamless installations, detailed inspections, and high-level maintenance on commercial kitchen fire suppression systems.
• Technical Supremacy: Ensure flawless compliance with NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 standards on every single job. No cutting corners.
• Problem Solve Under Fire: Tackle on-site troubleshooting head-on. When a system goes down, you are the specialist who brings it back online.
• Protect the Standard: Represent the aggressive, high-quality standard of N8 Fire & Safety every time you step foot into a client's kitchen.

Qualifications

• Active Licensing: You hold current, valid state licensing for kitchen fire suppression systems. Show us your credentials.
• Battle-Tested Experience: You have hands‑on, extensive experience servicing, inspecting, and installing systems like Ansul and CaptiveAire. You don't need a manual to figure out the basics.
• The Hustle: You possess an unmatched work ethic. You don't make excuses; you find solutions and get the job done right.
• Field Readiness: You are highly field-oriented and thrive in the trenches of a commercial kitchen environment.

Compensation

• $80,000 per year